I LOVE to drive. Those capitals aren't a typo. When I'm behind the wheel of a car I'm in one of my happy places. Sure, there are times (stuck in a traffic jam when there's somewhere I need to be) when I wish for the ability to just wiggle my nose and be somewhere, but give me a good car, no … [Read more...]
A Mare Usque Ad Mare
Canada Day quiz: You know what that is, that title? Answer: It's our official motto, the one on our crest, and it means "from sea to sea." And for today, I have a wonderfully readable book about this great land of ours. Hey Canada! by Vivien BowersTundra BooksISBN: 978 1 77049 255 4This book … [Read more...]
Smashingly good potatoes
Tomorrow my kids are leaving for summer camp and as per our usual family tradition, I let them choose what we have for their last homemade dinner...the proverbial "last meal". To go with the herb-crusted roast beef they unanimously chose for the main, my daughter unpredictably requested … [Read more...]
Please Give Me S’more
Canada Day long weekend at the cottage. My entire family will be up. Forecast is for hot, sunny days. My father has bought the fireworks, my husband's bringing his new BBQ smoker, but I'm going to be the most popular one up there this weekend, because I'm bringing thisNothing says Canadian long … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – The Graduate
This week Cam graduated from elementary school. He moves up to middle school in September. I cant believe how fast time is passing by.The last time he graduated, it was nursery school and he looked like this:Then he started elementary school:He has made us proud and we can't wait to watch him … [Read more...]
Summer Is Here! And So Are Some Random Thoughts of Mine!
I cleaned my van, you guys. To reward myself I ate a coconut creme tart the size of my face and now I feel bloated. But I am bloated with accomplishment. It was my eldest daughter's last day of Kindergarten today. Let the summer holidays commence! I will be working all summer, which will be new … [Read more...]
Nora Ephron ~ we’ll miss your bounce.
The legendary director, screenwriter, journalist and book author past away this week after a long battle with Leukemia. Her films included When Harry Met Sally, You've Got Mail, Sleepless in Seattle, Julie & Julia, and countless others. Thank you Nora for giving us some of the best … [Read more...]
Easy summer days & new fun game apps for the brain!
Summer is here and how many of us continue to keep up some learning with our kids? It's easy really. My kids are at a couple weeks of day camps and the older is going for one week at an overnight camp this summer. We are also planning a couple of short family trips and just some weeks of downtimes … [Read more...]
The remedy to biting was only a kiss away.
I have biter on my hands. I'm not entirely surprised, in my experience most males have that primal urge but this time it was my little monkey and my responsibility. The first incident was more of a nibble so I thought it might be a sign of affection. Then I thought he may be … [Read more...]
The Amazing Cuyler
Yesterday morning I woke up at 5:15am. Completely unheard of from me. I am in no way, shape or form a morning person.I woke up yesterday nervous. Nervous about what the day had in store for us. Just as I had been last year.It was the annual talent show at the kids school. If you haven't had the … [Read more...]
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